Sonam
Kapoor,
who's
playing
the
role
of
Neeja
Bhanot
in
the
upcoming
film,
Neerja,
has
been
invited
by
the
Bombay
Scottish
School
to
hoist
the
National
Flag
this
Republic
Day.
Neerja
Bhanot,
was
a
student
of
the
Bombay
Scottish
School,
and
the
management
have
decided
to
pay
their
tributes
to
the
brave
airhostess.
Tragedy
Sonam
Kapoor,
who
plays
the
character
of
Neerja
Bhanot
in
the
upcoming
film,
Neerja,
is
based
on
the
real
life
tragic
event
in
which
an
airplane
gets
hijacked
by
terrorists.
Neerja
Sonam
Kapoor,
will
hoist
the
Indian
Flag
at
the
Bombay
Scottish
School
on
this
Republic
Day
and
pay
tribute
to
the
late
Neerja
Bhanot.
Sonam-Aamir
Sonam
Kapoor
and
Aamir
Khan
stand
together
for
a
picture
at
the
backdrop
of
an
airport.
Neerja
Release
Neerja,
starring
Sonam
Kapoor,
is
all
set
to
hit
the
theatres
on
February
19,
2016.
Sonam-Neerja
Sonam
Kapoor,
was
emotionally
drained
while
shooting
for
Neerja
as
the
storyline
was
too
emotional
and
tragic.
Sonam
Kapoor,
has
not
been
called
because
she's
a
celebrity,
but
she's
been
called
to
pay
tribute
as
she
plays
the
role
of
Neerja
Bhanot
in
the
movie,
Neerja.
The
incident
in
which
Neerja
Bhanot
lost
her
life
was
tragic.
The
flight
with
civilians
aboard
was
highjacked
by
armed
terrorists
and
the
brave
young
girl
Neerja,
gave
her
life
to
save
people
on
the
plane.
Sonam
Kapoor,
was
quoted
as
saying,
"I
am
honoured
that
Bombay
Scottish
has
invited
me
for
the
flag
hoisting
ceremony.
The
hijack
happened
30
years
ago,
and
I
am
glad
that
through
the
film
her
story
has
re-emerged.
It's
the
kind
of
story
that
you
would
want
everyone
to
know.
It's
about
doing
the
right
thing.
Something
that's
very
relevant
in
today's
day
and
age.
We
are
living
in
dark
times.
There
is
turmoil
all
around
us.
The
qualities
that
Neerja
had,
the
youth
should
be
encouraged
to
imbibe
those.
Not
just
to
be
brave,
but
also
to
stand
for
what
they
believe
in."
In
the
year
1986,
India,
USA
and
Pakistan
gave
their
bravery
award
to
the
brave
flight
attendant,
Neerja
Bhanot.
She
was
only
23
years.
The
movie,
Neerja,
is
based
on
the
true
story
where
a
flight
carrying
359
lives
was
highjacked
by
terrorists
on
September
5,
1986
above
Karachi,
Pakistan.
Neerja
Bhanot,
fights
&
saves
the
lives
of
all
people
on
board
and
unfortunately,
end
up
losing
her
own
life
in
the
process.
Neerja,
starring
Sonam
Kapoor
is
all
set
to
hit
the
theatres
on
February
19,
2016.